Inflammation of the colon that causes tenderness and discomfort

A) ​alimentary canal
B) ​bolus
C) ​cholecystectomy
D) ​cholelithiasis
E) ​chyme
F) ​cirrhosis
G) ​colitis
H) ​diverticulosis
I) ​duodenum
J) ​esophagus
K) ​flatus
L) ​ileostomy
M) ​incontinent
N) ​jaundice
O) ​peptic
P) ​proctoscope
Q) ​sigmoidoscopy

Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.

Colon

The part of the large intestine, extending from the cecum to the rectum, that absorbs water and salts from food remnants.

Inflammation

A biological response to injury or infection, resulting in redness, warmth, swelling, and pain in the affected area.